Afghans prepare to sign deal with U.S. allowing troops to stay
Afghanistan’s new government led by President Ashraf Ghani was on Tuesday due to sign a long-delayed bilateral security agreement with the United States that will allow U.S. troops to stay beyond the end of this year when their combat mission ends. Ghani’s predecessor, Hamid Karzai, had... read more »
Fresh eruption fears halt Japan volcano search
Volcanic tremors and fears over a fresh eruption forced rescuers with gas masks to halt operations to recover bodies from a Japanese mountain on Tuesday, 72 hours after its eruption. Vulcanologists warned of the possibility of another major explosion at the 3,067-metre (10,121-foot) Mount Ontake,... read more »
Hamas, Islamic State group ‘branches of same poisonous tree’: Netanya...
In a blistering speech to the United Nations, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned on Monday that Hamas and the Islamic State group are “branches of the same poisonous tree,” both bent on world domination through terror, just as the Nazis were. Netanyahu also lashed back at... read more »
Protestors ignore Hong Kong leader’s call to end demo
HONG KONG: Hong Kong’s embattled leader called Tuesday for an immediate end to street demonstrations that have drawn tens of thousands and paralyzed the city, but protesters refused to move until Beijing grants the financial hub genuine democracy. In his first public comments since... read more »
Robin Williams leaves 4 films for fans to see post death
The 63-year-old comedic actor, who allegedly took his own life at his Northern California home recently, would be seen in ‘Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb,’ ‘Merry... read more »
Time running out on Gaza cease-fire between Israel and Hamas
Less than a day remains of a temporary cease-fire in Gaza. Indirect talks between Israeli and Palestinian officials aimed at agreeing on a more lasting end to hostilities are expected to... read more »
Pakistan stricks back, says Narendra Modi’s ‘proxy war’ allegations is b...
Islamabad: Pakistan on Wednesday rejected Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s accusation that the South Asian country is waging a proxy war against India.Pakistan further termed PM... read more »
Ethical to use untested Ebola drugs: WHO
The World Health Organization declared it is ethical to use untested drugs and vaccines in the ongoing Ebola outbreak in West Africa, although the tiny supply of one experimental treatment... read more »
Italian PM calls Modi for early resolution of marines issue
Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi spoke to his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi on Monday to resolve the issue of arrest of its two marines accused of killing two Indian fishermen in 2012. “We... read more »
